Agilent Connectivity Hardware for PC-to-Instrument Connections Data Sheet with Agilent GPIB and Instrument Control Products
82357B USB/GPIB Interface 3 82350B High-Performance PCI GPIB 82351A PCIe GPIB Interface 5 Cables and Adapters 9 Choosing a remote connection 9 Ordering information 10 Related Agilent literature 10 Connecting your PC to test instruments has become easier than ever before. The Agilent connectivity hardware product family is designed to provide you a variety of interfaces and to simplify the connection. The connectivity products featured in this data sheet will help you connect your current instruments with GPIB or RS-232 interfaces to your PC with ease. With Agilent GPIB and Instrument Control Products, you can be assured of: connections to a wide range of instrument interfaces GPIB, USB, and RS-232 a variety of PC standard interfaces USB, LAN, PCI and PCIe TM and software from different vendors with the industry standard VISA I/O libraries Agilent connectivity software helps you establish a connection in less than 15 minutes. to connect and configure PC-controlled test systems. This connectivity software ships with each Agilent connectivity product and over 150 Agilent test and measurement instruments. Connecting your instruments to a PC is as easy as connecting a PC to a printer even if you use multiple instrument vendors. Now the enhanced version 15.0 or higher is with expanded compatibility with other vendors connectivity software. You can now use any programming API with any standard T&M software development environment. Simply install Agilent s IO Libraries Suite on your PC, then cable the interfaces and the interfaces and instruments connected to your computer and configure them properly. (note: only supported with version 15.0 or higher)/windows 7 (supported with version 15.5 or higher) and Windows 7) If you already own an Agilent connectivity product or instrument, you can download the latest version of Agilent IO Libraries Suite for free. See the following URL for more information. Go to 2
instruments interfaces more than 1.15 MB/s connections The Agilent 82357B USB/GPIB interface provides a direct connection and laptop computers to GPIB instruments. Once the software is loaded, your computer automatically detects the 82357B when it is connected to the USB port of the computer. The 82357B is a plug-and-play device. to connect and disconnect without having to shut down the computer. No external power supplies are necessary. The 82357B USB/GPIB interface implements USB 1.1 (12 Mbits/s) and is compatible with USB 2.0. The 82357B USB/GPIB interface uses a thin, flexible, high-quality USB cable that is USB 2.0-compliant. The USB cable is shielded, and the connector is specified to 1,500 insertions, ensuring a durable connection and reliable data transfer. Boosting performance with simplest connectivity Minimum system requirements Supported standards Unsupported GPIB modes of operation Power GPIB transfer rate USB hubs Parallel polling Windows 7) Window 7) resources) USB bus-powered device, +5 V, 500 ma (max), 200 ma (typ) 1.15 MB/s or better Self-powered hubs devices at once, corresponding to the number of data lines on the GPIB 2.5 meters, shielded, connector rated for 1,500 insertions Cable Maximum connections Instrument connections Configuration Plug-and-play Warranty Length, width, and height 215 grams Operating environment 0 C to 55 C Storage environment Storage humidity
for all configurations This traditional GPIB connection still offers the highest throughput The 82350B is Agilent s highestperformance GPIB interface. With a direct PCI computer connection, the best overall performance. The 82350B card de-couples GPIB transfers from PCI bus transfers. Buffering provides connectivity and system performance that is superior to direct memory access (DMA). The hardware is software-configurable and compatible with the plug-andplay standard for easy hardware installation. The GPIB interface card plugs into a 5 volt PCI slot in the Regarding programming capability, you have access with the latest version of IO Libraries suite, version 15.0 or higher to program in all standard development environments. Agilent s IO Libraries Suite 15.0 or higher is any vendor s instrument or T&M programming software application and includes automatic configuration for NI connectivity software, Agilent will configure automatically so as a user you do not have to concern about the behind-the-scenes details. Minimum system requirements Software required Agilent IO Libraries Suite (included); Vista and Windows 7) Vista and Windows 7) is recommended PCI bus slot 5-V PCI slot, 32 bits Supported standards PCI rev 2.2 Power +5 V PCI Maximum data rate Buffering Built-in Configuration Plug-and-play Warranty Length, width, and height 122 mm (L) x 122 mm (W) x 22 mm (H) (a full-height PCI card) Operating environment 0 C to 55 C Storage environment 4
MB/s power consumption instruments (max) applications for PCIe based PCs or The Agilent 82351A PCIe -GPIB interface card is designed for integration into next generation PCs transmission for various demanding test applications that require data to be transferred to memory fast enough without any loss or overwriting. evolutionary version of PCI that offers a higher transfer rate across a low compatible with PCI software, so you don t need to perform any code re-configuration. The powerful bus architecture of PCIe allows bidirectional data transmission, and the implementation of a new class of test applications. Minimum system requirements Software required PCI bus slot Agilent IO Libraries Suite (included); Vista and Windows 7) Vista and Windows 7) is recommended 3.3 V PCIe slot, 32 bits Supported standards PCIe rev. 1.0a Power Maximum data rate Maximum instrument connection Buffering Configuration Warranty Width, depth, and height Operating environment Storage environment Storage humidity +1.5 V PCIe Built-in Plug-and-play 2003 Pollution Degree 2 This product is rated for indoor use only New standard for high-speed internal devices
GPIB instruments via the LAN display and web browser Take advantage of LAN technology for your GPIB instruments and test systems and RS-232 instrumentation available, to automatically configure including its IP address. The gateway can be controlled from multiple locations and by multiple users via your LAN, so it is easy to share control of instruments from locations worldwide. address from the digital display as the URL in your web browser and gain access to connected GPIB and RS-232 instruments. Then use your browser to send instrument commands measurement results. Use the digital address and troubleshoot locally. With IO Libraries Suite 15.0 or higher, you are able to program the instruments in all standard development environments. two devices to be placed side-by-side power supply, there are no additional power modules to mount. Minimum system requirements (client computers) Operating system Supported web browser Software required Supported standards Power supply Power consumption Power line frequency Maximum data rates Web browser or for programmatic control Agilent IO Libraries Suite (included); see requirements on page 2 RS-232 baud rate b/s RS-232 flow control RS-232 parity RS-232 bits RS-232 stop bits 1, 2 RS-232 SRQ interrupts on RI, DSR, DCD, CTS Max. instrument connections 1 RS-232 device Indicators Warranty protocols and functions Width, depth and height Operating environment 0 C to 55 C Storage environment Storage humidity 6
USB port on your PC to up to four RS-232 instruments or devices COM driver and industry-standard VISA I/O software computer RS-232 interface provides a direct connection from the USB port on your RS-232 instruments or devices. There are no switches to set, no PC cards to install, and no external power supplies are required. Simply install the driver 232 interface to add four RS-232 ports to your computer. automatically detects and configures it when it is connected to the USB up to four devices, with baud rates connectors and ships with a 1.8-meter USB cable. Minimum system requirements A USB port Software required Software recommended Agilent connectivity Libraries Suite (included); see system requirements on page 2 Supported standards USB 1.1 (fully compatible with USB 2.0) Power USB bus-powered device, +5 V, 500 ma (max), 200 ma (typ) Support for USB hubs Self-powered hubs Standard USB A, RS-232 (9-pin) on each port Cable 1.8 meter USB, USB A (host side) to USB B (device side) Maximum data rates RS-232 baud rates RS-232 flow control RS-232 parity RS-232 bits RS-232 stop bits 1, 2 RS-232 SRQ interrupts on RI, DSR, DCD, CTS (using connectivity libraries) Maximum instrument connections Plug-and-play CISPR 22 Class B Length, width, and height Operating environment 0 C to 55 C Storage environment Storage humidity Turn your USB port into 4 additional RS-232 ports
RS-232, and USB devices to complete your test system five meters computer devices or instruments 5-port USB hub uses LAN technology to overcome the 5-meter distance limitation for USB cabling, so you can place USB devices anywhere on a LAN. With access to remote devices, you can collect data, perform measurements, or monitor the progress of your tests. Using the bundled IO Libraries Suite, you can connect an Agilent 82357B USB/ GPIB interface to one of the USB access to RS-232 devices (see figure on page 9). To prevent access conflicts, only one computer at a time can access the another user can then connect from a different computer. refer to page 9. Minimum system requirements Software required Software recommended Supported standards Power supply Input power consumption Power line frequency Output USB device power available Maximum data rates Maximum instrument connections Configuration Indicators Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port Agilent connectivity Libraries Suite (included); see system requirements on page 2 USB 1.1 (fully compatible with USB 2.0) 120/230 volts AC, 0.7 AMPS 5 V DC, 3 AMPS max 500 ma per device Standard USB A on each of the 5 ports 12 Mbps from each port 5 USB instruments or devices Remote LAN configuration utility CISPR 22 Class B Warranty IP addresses One IP address per unit Compatibility Length, width, and height isochronous devices are not supported 35 mm (H) Operating environment 0 C to 55 C Storage environment Storage humidity Utilize the LAN to access remote USB, GPIB or RS-232 instruments or devices 8
Agilent also offers a variety of cables that provide easy and reliable connections. Agilent cables are engineered for exceptional reliability and durability, even under the harshest conditions. 1. Connecting to GPIB or RS-232 based instruments 2. Sharing your instruments with more than one user at a time 1. Connecting to a mix of instruments 2. Allowing one user to access an instrument at a time to avoid access conflict 10833D GPIB cable 10833A GPIB cable 10833B GPIB cable 10833C GPIB cable 10833G GPIB cable 0.5 meter 1 meter 2 m 8 m via daisy chain E5810A E5813A help when limited rear-panel space extends the first cable by 2.3 cm away from the rear panel to provide clearance for other connectors, switches, and cables. 9
82357B 82350B 82351A USB/GPIB interface, includes Agilent IO Libraries Suite and VISA/ SICL programming manuals on CD-ROM High-performance PCI GPIB interface, includes Agilent IO Libraries Suite and VISA/SICL programming manuals on CD-ROM High-performance PCIe -GPIB Interface Card, includes Agilent IO Libraries Suite and VISA/SICL programming manuals on CD-ROM Additional manual set LAN/GPIB gateway, includes Agilent IO Libraries Suite and VISA/ SICL programming manuals on CD-ROM and LAN connectivity Converters, GPIB Instruments, Application Considerations, Application note 10833D 10833A 10833B 10833C 10833G includes Agilent IO Libraries Suite and SCPI programming manuals on CD-ROM interface, includes USB cable, Agilent IO Libraries Suite and VISA/SICL programming manuals on CD-ROM includes power adapter, Agilent IO Libraries Suite and VISA/SICL programming manuals on CD-ROM 0.5-meter GPIB cable 1-meter GPIB cable 2-meter GPIB cable 8 meter GPIB cable GPIB-to-GPIB adapter
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